]]>Named Electronic Tracks, those pointe shoes could help many dancers in quest of perfection to improve their routine.

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Connected with these tech ballet shoes, dancers can analyze and study their movements on a screen

Thanks to innovative technology, dancers’ movements can be recorded. Then they will be able to display the recording on screen to analyse, study and improve their technique.The wearable tech pointe was created by classic danse fan Lesia Trubat, a Spanish designer. She wanted her creation to allow the wearer to track every move and dance step. The \device, which attaches directly to ballet shoes, was developed in collaboration with LilyPad Arduino.

How it works?

Through the pressure and movement, the dancer’s movements are translated into digital images. Then he can replay very closely all his movements and performance. Lesia explains: “The dancers can interpret their own movements and correct or compare with other people. The graphics created by gestures can be identical or different depending on the movements executed, the position of the feet and body. »

]]>Cuff collection is a safety-oriented tech wearable jewelry line composed of bracelets, necklaces, and key chains.

Cuff Bridges Style and Safety with this New Wearables

While thinking about wearable tech, the words”chic” and “fashionable” probably don’t pop first in your mind. But the startup Cuff is changing the game with its new line of tech-savvy jewelry that aims to keep you safe, and stylish. All the pieces are beautifully made of noble materials such as leather and gold-plated metal. Each one is anchored by a small rectangular component called the “CuffLinc,” which acts as an alert system. CuffLincs can be removed and tucked into any pieces of the Cuff collection.

How does it work?

Through a Bluetooth 4.0 connection, the CuffLinc will connect to your phone via dedicated Cuff’s app and will be your emergency beacon. If the wearer squeezes the Cuff, an alert will go to the designated people pre-registred in the wearer’s network. Cuff collection will be available by the end of 2015. You can already pre-order it now on Cuff website. Cuff jewels will cost between 50 and 150US$, depending on the model you will choose.

]]>Instead of using synthetic or down insulation to keep you warm, the NuDown jacket simply uses air.

A 100% vegan jacket!

The nice thing about air is that it is light, great at maintaining thermal properties and provides warmth even when you get wet. The jacket allows the wearer to adjust insulation to provide either more warmth or the option to cool down, and it makes temperature adjustment a customized and personal thing.

How it works?

The control system is very simple. A small hand pump, located in one of the jacket pocket, is used to add or release air out of laminated chambers in the core. The number of pumps determines the level of warmth provided. One degree in Fahrenheit per single pump is the rule with 20 being sufficient for those “slightly chilly days” and 30-40 accommodating really cold weather. Argon gas containers (known for its insulating performance) can also be used for temperatures below 20 ° F (-7 ° C).

The Fall 2015 NuDown collection is available for men (in a choice of 7 colors) and women (choice of 9 colors), with jackets and vests ranging in price from $400 to $600.

]]>Jewelry is one of the industries that have grown rapidly due to the implementation of additive manufacturing. Jewelry designers are now able to create totally innovative pieces and shapes that would not have been possible to conceive, until a few years ago, because too costly to implement into a day-to-day workflow. Thanks to the combination of new technologies such as generative modeling software and various 3D printing methods, the possibilities for designing jewelry finally seem limitless.

To celebrate the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and new technologies, the Design Museum Boston teamed with Solidscape and Luxion KeyShot to offer a 3D printed jewelry design competition. The winning design will be part of an itinerant exhibition in the United States as well as a cash reward, among other prizes…

Submit now!

Submissions will be evaluated based on the uniqueness of the design, wearability, fashion innovation, visual presence and obviously, the creative use of working within the constraints of CAD and 3D printing, to stretch what is possible. Joshua Harker (of Crania Anatomica Filigre fame), Sam Aquillano (Executive Director of Design Museum Boston), Fabio Esposito (President and CEO of Solidscape) and Jessica Rosenkrantz (Co-founder of Nervous System) will be part of the 13 judges coming from all corners of the design, CAD and 3D printing industry that will determine the winners.

Schedule

Call for Entries opens: February 9, 2015

Entries due by: April 3, 2015 @ 11:59pmPT

Winners Announced: May 23, 2015

Join us for a special fashion show featuring the finalists and winners of Rapid Jewelry on May 23, 2015 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel Imperial Ballroom.

]]>http://fashionlab.3ds.com/design-museum-bostons-3d-printed-jewelry-competition/feed/0SleepPhones, the Comfortable Headphones You Can Wear While You Sleephttp://fashionlab.3ds.com/sleepphones-the-comfortable-headphones-you-can-wear-while-you-sleep/
http://fashionlab.3ds.com/sleepphones-the-comfortable-headphones-you-can-wear-while-you-sleep/#commentsThu, 19 Feb 2015 16:15:44 +0000Emilie Marmeyhttp://fashionlab.3ds.com/?p=7814Wear headphones when lying in bed poses no problem as long as you are on your back … but the…

Wear headphones when lying in bed poses no problem as long as you are on your back … but the second you decide to put yourself on the side, things become awkward and more than uncomfortable… sometimes it hurts! The SleepPhones audio-set was designed to overcome this now banal inconvenience of our modern life. This is comfortable headphones you can wear while you sleep.

Perfect to binge watch your favorite TV shows at night on Netflix or to attempt to rest, paired with a neck pillow, in an airplane

The earphones are hidden inside a soft and comfortable (and washable) fleece headband. The device can be worn around the head or over the eyes, like a sleep-mask. The idea is pretty good, but no illusions here, the sound quality is unfortunately pretty mediocre. Still… it is perfect to binge watch your favorite TV shows at night on Netflix or to attempt to rest, paired with a neck pillow, in an airplane!

]]>http://fashionlab.3ds.com/sleepphones-the-comfortable-headphones-you-can-wear-while-you-sleep/feed/03D Printed Lotus Tophttp://fashionlab.3ds.com/lotus-top-en-impression-3d/
http://fashionlab.3ds.com/lotus-top-en-impression-3d/#commentsWed, 18 Feb 2015 15:57:42 +0000Emilie Marmeyhttp://fashionlab.3ds.com/lotus-top-en-impression-3d-2/This piece of jewelry, created in 3D printing has a graceful and refined form that hugs and follows the upper…

]]>This piece of jewelry, created in 3D printing has a graceful and refined form that hugs and follows the upper torso lines, accentuating shoulders, neck and collarbones. Called “Lotus” by its creator, its name comes from its unique design that opens and seems to bloosom as the petals of a flower in its center, allowing the user to pass his head through it before letting the piece naturally rest on the neck and shoulders.

Pictures: threeform

Its perfect fit requires a 3D body scanner

Custom made from a scan of the upper body, this unique standing piece of jewely is made of soft and flexible white nylon and features a slightly ”powdered” grainy matte finish. This jewel is already available and sold for $149 US on Shapeway website by ThreeForm Fashion.

]]>http://fashionlab.3ds.com/lotus-top-en-impression-3d/feed/0Khushi Baby: a Cute Wearable Tech for Social Impacthttp://fashionlab.3ds.com/khushi-baby-a-cute-wearable-tech-for-social-impact/
http://fashionlab.3ds.com/khushi-baby-a-cute-wearable-tech-for-social-impact/#commentsTue, 17 Feb 2015 01:10:43 +0000Emilie Marmeyhttp://fashionlab.3ds.com/?p=7789Khushi Baby is an NFC (near-field communication) necklace that digitizes data at the point of care. It is made to improve…

]]>Khushi Baby is an NFC (near-field communication) necklace that digitizes data at the point of care. It is made to improve vaccination rates in the developing world.

In the developing world, millions of children never complete their basic vaccinations

The team behind Khushi Baby (Khushi means happiness in Hindi!) met at Yale in a class called “Appropriate Technology for the Developing World”. During their studies, they were challenged to work on a project that would improve vaccination rates. Ruchit Nagar, co-founder at Khushi Baby discovered that ONG and community health workers in India had to work very hard to track records and remind mothers, not familiar with vaccination, about upcoming inoculation clinics and updates for their babies. Despite this efforts, millions of children never complete their basic vaccinations and many of them die because of this lack of monitoring.

Babies can now wear their entire vaccination record

The team had the idea to built an inexpensive (less than $1 US) and cute digital necklace, working with a matching mobile app that streamline the process of vaccinating children in the developping world. With this wearable tech system, children can wear their entire vaccination record. All the data is stored on a tiny near-field communication chip that can be accessed without an internet connection. It’s durable, battery-free, waterproof, almost indestructible and, most importantly, reliable.

Why a necklace?

Khushi Baby team chose to make a necklace because in northern India, most babies are already wearing necklace, to bring good health and fortune. Last year, Kushi Baby team won the “Thorne Prize for Social Innovation” and their project was successfully funded on Kickstarter.

Interactive T-Shirts for inseparable lovers

These T-Shirts by 8-Bit Dynamic Life, that must be bought by pair, are a fun way to show your commitment to each other to the rest of the world. During your normal activities two and a half pixelated hearts will light up on your T-Shirt. But if you approach your significant one… suddenly all the hearts will shine on your chest! On sale now for $9 US / unit on the ThinkGeek website.

A wired gift for music lovers

If your sweet love is persuaded to be a victim of the so-called tangled headphones curse, time has come for you to play the caring exorcist by offering this sweatshirt from the Rusty’s Wired collection. This comfortable, stylish and zipped hoodie is equipped with high-quality headphones, built-in right into the draw cords. To connect your mp3 player or phone, simply slip it into one of the side pockets featuring 3.5mm standard headphone jacks, compatible with most MP3 players iPod, iPhone, iPad, smartphones etc. ..

Digital Revolution with HB3 Technology Hoodie

The earphones are located at the end of the garment’s drawstrings, all designed with “HB3 Technology ™”. Thanks to this technology, the entire components are 100% machine washable. This means that it is not necessary to remove anything before throwing the hoodie in the washer, so you can skip the dreadful task of removing the earbuds or the wires and putting them back in and spend more time with your beloved one!